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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Robert Cohn spend his time while in Europe with Frances?
(a) He writes a novel, reads books, plays bridge, plays tennis and boxes.
(b) He starts a new arts magazine, and wines and dines Frances.
(c) He goes back to school and studies law.
(d) He takes up painting and sculpture.

2. What is Brett's reaction when Jake kisses her in the taxi?
(a) She pushes closer to Jake, putting her arms around him.
(b) She moves to the corner of the seat, far away from Jake and puts her head down.
(c) She asks him to kiss her again.
(d) She acts pleasantly surprised.

3. How does Mike feel about missing the fight and staying with Brett for the evening?
(a) He's angry.
(b) He's very excited.
(c) He resigns himself to the fact that he will miss the fight.
(d) He's disappointed but tries not to show it.

4. Why does the concierge of Jake's flat changer her opinion of Brett?
(a) She sees that Brett is very nice, of a good family and very gentile.
(b) She discovers that Brett is rude, crude, and ignorant.
(c) She sees that Brett is from a low class family, penniless and a fortune hunter.
(d) She sees that Brett is a shrew who should be avoided.

5. Georgette asks Jake what is wrong with him, since he doesn't want her to touch him. What does he reply?
(a) He is afraid of catching something from her.
(b) He had too much to drink.
(c) He was hurt in the war.
(d) He has a girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Count, Brett, and Jake go after they finish dinner in the restaurant?

2. What is Jake referring to when he says to Brett, "you like to add them up."?

3. Where was the Count when he received his wounds?

4. What happens to Robert Cohn when his instructor, Spider Kelly overmatches him?

5. When does Brett say she is going to marry Michael?

(see the answer key)

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